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Today I went to a hospital to give a blood sample for a my general blood test for taking blood from my veins they use vacutainer method first they took needle and inserted the needle to a vacutainer plastic holder and then they inserted a container inside the vacatainer holder after taking the blood test they disposed the needle from the vacutainer holder but they did not dispose the vacutainer plastic holder which is started to the needle and the container I asked the represent person she said it is ok to reuse the vacutainer holder and they will reuse it for 10 patients so my fear/doubt is whether I am at the risk of transmitting hiv by this incident? Because the holder which is connecting the needle and the container is getting reused. I referred many website still confused since the incident I was very much stressed please any one give an explanation and answer to the risk of hiv transmission through this method. Please help me out thanks.
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Dear lybrate-user there is no contact between the drawing syringe apparatus and disposable needle. The other end of the needle has a rubber sheath that prevents any blood leaking into the holder. When the technician presses the vacutainer against the rubber sheath, the needle enters the vacutainer and vacuum inside the container sucks the blood inside the vial. Pl don't loose your sleep over silly things.
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